Heavy duty welded conveyor chain
A new range of heavy duty conveyor chains specially designed for harsh environments is now available in the UK.
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A new range of heavy duty conveyor chains specially designed for harsh environments is now available in the UK.
On 22 July, Cemex announced that consolidated net sales increased by 9% during the second quarter of 2011 to approximately US$4.1 billion versus the comparable period in 2010.
A successful joint venture in South Africa has led to the construction of a fourth flyash silo for the cement manufacturer.
According to the Vietnam Cement Association, domestic cement consumption this year is expected to be as low as 52.5 million tpa as a result of a decline in local demand.
Lafarge has announced the sale of its Australian gypsum business to Knauf for €120 million. The news follows the company’s recent negotiations with Etex Group to sell its European and South American gypsum operations for an enterprise value of €1 billion.
Cement traders have reported an increase in cement prices despite recent tax reductions aimed at benefiting consumers.
Pretoria Portland Cement plans to up production by 30% at its Pretoria plant after investment in new technology.
Lafarge Zementwerke GmbH has awarded Siemens an order to supply state-of-the-art electrical equipment for the new substation of its cement plant in Mannersdorf, Austria.
Holcim has inaugurated its new 2.1 million tpa Shurovo cement plant in Russia.
On 13 July, HeidelbergCement officially opened its newly built cement plant TulaCement in the presence of numerous guests. The plant, which is located approximately 150 km south of Moscow in the city of Novogurovsky, in the Tula region, has a production capacity of 2 million t of cement.
Expert Systems continue to evolve and press releases tell us about the latest innovations and developments, but who has been ordering what recently? And what do you need to help map out a new quarry? Paul Maxwell-Cook answers these questions and more.
Paul Maxwell-Cook takes a quick look at the current and future prospects of the cement industry in various regions of the world.